Cardinals vs. Vikings Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Minnesota begins this game with a record of 9-2. The Vikings have been the best story of the NFL season. Entering the year, the Vikings were projected to finish dead last in the NFC North.

Minnesota began the season with a perfect 5-0 record before suffering their first loss of the season against the Detroit Lions in Week 6.

Kevin O'Connell is in the race for Coach of the Year, and for a good reason. On paper, this is not the most talented roster in the world, but the Vikings have found a way to make things work this year.

Minnesota will have an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth over the next few weeks. Today is a key game for the Vikings at home.

The Vikings are coming off a 30-27 win in overtime against the Chicago Bears last week. Minnesota has won four straight games.

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Cardinals vs. Vikings Date, Time and Where To Watch

• Date: December 1, 2024
• Time: 1:00 pm ET
• Where To Watch: FOX

Cardinals vs. Vikings Prediction

Sam Darnold leads the offense with 2,717 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

Veteran Aaron Jones has scampered for 798 yards and three touchdowns. Justin Jefferson leads the squad with 939 yards and five touchdowns.

Arizona pulls into this game with a record of 6-5. That record has placed the Cardinals on top of the NFC West. Similar to the Vikings, Arizona was projected to finish toward the bottom of the NFC West when it entered the season.

The Cardinals control their destiny for the rest of the season, and will have an opportunity to play for a playoff berth. Since taking over this Cardinals team, head coach Jonathan Gannon has done a great job. Gannon believes his team has enough talent to close the season strong and win the division.

Arizona has won four of its last five games, but saw its win streak snapped last weekend when it lost 16-6 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Former Oklahoma standout Kyler Murray leads the team with 2,343 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions. James Conner has rushed for 705 yards and five touchdowns to lead the team.

Tight end Trey McBride has racked up a team-leading 685 yards, while rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. leads the team with six touchdowns.

Cardinals vs. Vikings

• Pick: Arizona Cardinals +3.5 -110 Click here for complete Cardinals vs. Vikings odds

We will fade the public and ride with the Cardinals today.

Minnesota has played in plenty of close games this season.

The Vikings have won six one-score games this year.

I anticipate a close back-and-forth game that favors the underdog.

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